Newry Crown Court

Court artist sketch of Jeffrey Donaldson in court

Mary Lou McDonald hopes Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing brings closure for victims

Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Judge describes Donaldson’s ‘descent into disgrace’ as ex-DUP leader sentenced

Jeffrey Donaldson

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson given 15-year sentence for sex offences

The scene outside Newry Crown Court

No emotion as judge describes Donaldson’s ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’

Jeffrey Donaldson court sketch

The evidence which led to the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson

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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for sex offences

Jeffrey Donaldson

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crime convictions ‘obliterate’ achievements, court told

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court.

Donaldson’s ‘vile actions’ will not define DUP values, Robinson says

Eleanor Donaldson walking outside, wearing a black coat

Eleanor Donaldson to appeal against trial of the facts verdict

Jeffrey Donaldson exiting a car

UUP appoints independent expert to review Jeffrey Donaldson’s time in the party

Jeffrey Donaldson

Judge receives victim impact reports ahead of sentencing of Jeffrey Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court during his trial

‘No relevant information identified’ in Stormont Donaldson review

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Commissioner calls for single review into actions of Jeffrey Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Disgraced former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson stripped of knighthood

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal against child sex offence convictions

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court

Assembly launches Jeffrey Donaldson review

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

DUP reveals details of review into what was known about Donaldson’s conduct
The review will be led by Jim Gamble, a former RUC officer and head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command (CEOP) Centre.
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Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer salutes ‘extraordinary courage’ of Jeffrey Donaldson victims

DUP leader Gavin Robinson speaking to members of the media,

DUP members did not share information about Donaldson conduct – Robinson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Crown Court

‘Fully independent’ probe needed following Donaldson revelations, says Alliance

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

DUP may be damaged ‘beyond repair’ by Donaldson revelations, says ex-adviser

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

DUP announces independent review into fresh claims involving Jeffrey Donaldson

Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons

‘No inkling’ of Donaldson’s abusive behaviour prior to arrest, says DUP minister

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Former DUP leader Donaldson to renounce knighthood and Privy Council membership

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court,

Donaldson trial ‘struck a blow’ for women and girls – Sir John Gillen

Lady Eleanor Donaldson

Options for judge after Eleanor Donaldson trial of the facts

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Donaldson destroyed innocence of children, Poots says

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson sex crimes were ‘evil and horrific’, Irish premier says
Former DUP leader Donaldson was convicted on Monday at Newry Crown Court on 18 sex offences.
Jonathan McCambridge, Rebecca Black and Gráinne Ní Aodha, Press Association

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Calls for Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s knighthood to be removed

Jeffrey Donaldson and Gavin Robinson speak to media

Jeffrey Donaldson abused ‘trust’ of party with ‘vile’ crimes, DUP leader says

A prison van leaving Newry Crown Court

Jeffrey Donaldson facing ‘lengthy’ prison term after sexual offences conviction

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson guilty of historical sex offences

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

The evidence heard by jury during four-week trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Crown Court

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson trial continues deliberations

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson walking outside court

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for weekend

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jury resumes deliberations in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson outside court

Jury in Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial sent home for day

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Donaldson case complainants ‘not reliable enough’ for guilty verdicts – defence

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

‘Pain and hurt’ of Donaldson’s alleged victims ‘still so visible’, court told

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Defence closes case in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on Friday

Jeffrey Donaldson accused of telling ‘sinful and deceitful lies’ as cross-examin...

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Donaldson denies he attended meeting to nip sex abuse claims ‘in the bud’

A court artist's sketch of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the witness box at Newry Crown Court

Donaldson denies claim he treated alleged rape victim ‘like an object’

Court artist drawing of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson in the witness box at Newry Crown Court

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson tells jury he is ‘crystal clear’ rape allegation is false

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson denies abuse of two alleged victims

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson begins giving evidence in sex offences trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Prosecution case concludes in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex offences trial

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Wife hit ‘blank wall’ asking Donaldson about incident with alleged victim

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson

Donaldson told police he ‘can’t get head round’ allegations of sexual abuse

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Jeffrey Donaldson told police he wasn’t doing ‘anything untoward’

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court last week

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at court as sex offences trial enters third week

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson court case

Witness emotional as he recalls wife telling him about Donaldson alleged abuse

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Woman who alleges Donaldson rape ‘tried not to be a victim’, courts hears

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Woman tells Donaldson trial details of alleged rape will stay with her ‘forever’

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears interview with complainant about alleged rape

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson gets out of a car

Jeffrey Donaldson sexual offences trial to hear from second alleged victim

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Woman who claims Jeffrey Donaldson abused her denies she is ‘making up’ claims

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